US Army Secretary Dan Driscol visited Abu Dhabi to meet with representatives of the Russian Federation, discussing the so-called Trump administration's peace plan. Previously, Driscol had met in Kyiv with President Volodymyr Zelensky on the same topic.
The plan was reportedly developed by President Trump's envoy Steve Withoff in cooperation with Jared Kushner and in consultation with Russian President Putin’s representative Kirill Dmitriyev. Some analysts believe the 'peace plan' largely reflects Russian proposals aimed at preventing new US sanctions against Russia.
Driscol later participated in talks in Geneva, led by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. After these meetings, the peace plan underwent changes and remains open for further discussion, possibly before a summit between Zelensky and Trump.
Kremlin officials emphasize that Russia received only a draft of the plan. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov mentioned the “spirit of Anchorage,” without clarifying its meaning. Meanwhile, Russia’s position is to consider only the US-drafted plan developed with Kushner, rejecting European proposals.
Russia continues attacks on Ukraine, especially on Kyiv, using missiles and drones, even during these international consultations, which raises doubts about Moscow's intentions to end the war without achieving its maximal goals.
In the US, Trump’s proposals face strong criticism from both Republicans and Democrats. Vice President JD Vance has publicly argued with fellow party members over approaching peace on Russian terms. A large part of the US establishment insists on considering Ukraine's and European allies’ positions in any peace process.
Thus, the resonance around these negotiations underlines the complexity of coordinating a common approach to ending the war among all sides, while Russian aggression in Ukraine continues amid diplomatic consultations.
